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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.52, 37,653.83 and 24,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.52, 37,653.83 and 24,138.28 is: 35,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.52 : 37,653.83 = 24,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.52/37,653.83 = 24,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.52x = 37,653.83 × 24,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.52x = 908,898,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,898,691.61/25,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,959.64

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